Lanús Football Formation

Starting Lineup

L. GÓMEZ · G. GUERREÑO · D. BRAGHIERI · M. VELÁZQUEZ · R. MARTÍNEZ · I. MARCONE · N. PASQUINI · A. SILVA · J. SAND · L. ACOSTA · E. ANDRADA

Lanús looks to play with a high press and quick transitions using a 5-3-2 formation. This lineup is built to sit in a mid-block and wait for the chance to strike at pace. The goal is to keep the team compact and use the width of the pitch when moving from defense to attack.

E. Andrada guards the goal while the defensive unit works to hold the line. The back three consists of I. Marcone, D. Braghieri, and G. Guerreño. I. Marcone acts as the central defender who wins the header and clears the lines during set pieces. D. Braghieri and G. Guerreño cover the space around him, ready to step up or slide across to intercept passes. On the flanks, M. Velázquez and L. Gómez act as attacking wing backs. They push high to provide width but must track back to form a narrow defensive block when the opposition has the ball.

The midfield works as a three-man midfield with a carrier to link the lines. N. Pasquini and A. Silva occupy the central spaces to press aggressively and win the second ball. R. Martínez sits slightly deeper to shield the defense and recycle possession. This group works to squeeze the space between the lines and ensures Lanús maintains control in the middle of the pitch. They aim to win it back high up the pitch to catch the opponent off guard.

Up front, Lanús uses two forwards in a partnership to stretch the opposition. J. Sand acts as the pressing centre-forward, using his movement to pin the last defender and force a long ball. L. Acosta plays alongside him, looking to receive on the half-turn and play a one-two to break the line. These two combine in tight spaces to create chances, often looking for runs in behind the defensive line. The wing backs, M. Velázquez and L. Gómez, support them by delivering crosses from the wide areas to find the feet of the striker.

This formation offers several tactical advantages, especially the ability to press high in coordinated waves. By using five defenders, Lanús can maintain compactness when defending against teams that play through the middle. The presence of attacking wing backs allows for wide overloads, which can isolate a one-on-one wide if they can switch play quickly. This setup makes the team very difficult to break down in a low block.

The 5-3-2 lineup provides a solid foundation for a team that wants to defend deep and counter at pace. It is a formation best suited for facing opponents that dominate possession and leave space behind their high defensive line.